Homework

So today I telecommuted. To save myself the inconvenience of trying not to cough or cough too loudly and worrying my colleagues and to give my weakened constitution some space and time to recover in the comfort of home. Usually I don't really like working from home because it is usually colder than the office and does not have all the paraphernalia that one usually needs like the office printer, stationeries, and so on and so forth. But today was actually quite pleasant, sitting in the dining alcove with the sun streaming in the windows and warming up the place. Not having to change, drive and having a proper lunch instead of whatever I remembered to bring from home (think yogurt cups) or biscuits tucked away in one of the drawers.

But still my cough persists although my voice is now sounding more human and less amphibian. And the meds have really helped with the allergy. I have not so much as blown my nose once since the visit to the doctor. Amazing. Why did I put up with the sniffing and wheezing all spring last year and so much of spring this year?

Even had time to bring the boy and myself for our haircuts so he will look neat and sprightly as he leaves in two days to travel for the first time hundreds of miles without mom and dad. The apron string is starting to unravel.